Originally Posted by
Sluggo
The shifter on the seat tube of the Cattin activates the Sanyo generator mounted behind the BB. Sports-touring is not confined to daylight hours.
My Sanyo from the same period was very useful but had a short life. I believe they are still available, but I hope their bearings are sealed better than they were in the 80's.
Edit: Peter White says they were discontinued in 2012.
Oh cool, thanks for explaining that